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I think you have a predisposed disposition against Sony.... and why dont you explain why INYHO the directv stuff looked better on the XBR1..in what way? I think it is hilarious how Sony hatters come on these threadz to do a little bashing...Oh by the way everyone I cant decide betwwen the 60XBR2 and the new JVC 110 incher...I mean I know its like comparing Benz's to Hyundai's but....

DuDe, did you miss the parts where he mentions driving 160 miles roundtrip to not only see the TV, but give an unbiased review? Or how he went to ANOTHER store just to verify initial doubts? Or BOUGHT a BluRay disc (made by SONY btw) to confirm? Waaaaa...someone found something negative about a TV I like, waaaaaaa....Where's your hands-on review btw? Big Kahana? More like Big Dummy.

Yeah, it sounds like that's what DRC is for - upscaling SD. But I read earlier that having it turned on for HD will slightly degrade the HD signal. So it sounds like Sony expects me to turn it on and off as I move between SD and HD channels.

I really hope that's not the case. That behavior is far from user friendly.

Yeah, it sounds like that's what DRC is for - upscaling SD. But I read earlier that having it turned on for HD will slightly degrade the HD signal. So it sounds like Sony expects me to turn it on and off as I move between SD and HD channels.

I really hope that's not the case. That behavior is far from user friendly.

I believe that it would be more accurate to say that DRC is for managing interlaced inputs which would include 480i SD as well as 1080i HD. Non film source interlaced inputs need good processing to manage potential motion artifacts when displayed on a progressive display.

[quote=Mixdoctor]The only time I have started up today it took a long time over a minute, but that may be because I just turned it off.

Also, can you check an SD source in a 4:3 aspect ratio? Do the vertical black bars look straight? How does the picture quality of a 4:3 DVD (if you one available) or SD look compared to your XBR1? Thanks!

Owners,
Any color uniformity issues (especially green)? Any issues with tilt? I hadn't thought much about tilt until that A series owner with the Chad B calibration post where his set was all misaligned.

DuDe, did you miss the parts where he mentions driving 160 miles roundtrip to not only see the TV, but give an unbiased review? Or how he went to ANOTHER store just to verify initial doubts? Or BOUGHT a BluRay disc (made by SONY btw) to confirm? Waaaaa...someone found something negative about a TV I like, waaaaaaa....Where's your hands-on review btw? Big Kahana? More like Big Dummy.

Hehe....thx Petrozelli...I agree....clearly KAHANA has an axe to grind....some people are a bit sensitive to anything that might remotely even hint of anything negative about their favorite products. Clearly he didn't read about the many very positive things I had to say about the tv later in the review!

Am I hearing that I need to manually change the setting depending on whether I'm viewing SD or HD? I'll have one HDMI cable running from the cable box to the TV, and when my family channel surfs no one will want to tweak the DRC setting as they go from SD to HD to SD to HD channels.

I was really hoping that the DRC setting would be sticky based on the input signal seen by the TV.

That is a very good question. I do not have any idea yet as to what the XBR2 will do when it is displaying HD vs SD from the same input format (1080i) and the DRC is set to mode 1.

I believe that it would be more accurate to say that DRC is for managing interlaced inputs which would include 480i SD as well as 1080i HD. Non film source interlaced inputs need good processing to manage potential motion artifacts when displayed on a progressive display.

I think you are correct, but there is another function of the DRC that you may have missed.

It is also designed to allow image enhancement, or improve subjective sharpness of the image. It can actually improve the sharpness of excellent HD shows such as Conan O'Brion. This is true of the XBR1and XBR2 but is impossible with the a2000 since on that set the DRC is inactive with 1080i inputs.

Further to my point is the fact that the XBR2 (if the manual is correct) allows the use of the DRC with 720P inputs -certainly not an interlaced input. This is exciting from my point of view because I have found high quality ABC -720p HD shows (Academy Awards etc.) look better at 720p than they do at 1080i if the DRC is not used for 1080i.
On the other hand they look even better on 1080i if I use the DRC at a setting of say 50/1 or 70/1. Now, it appears with the XBR2 I will be able to have the benefit of 720p input --and the use of the DRC at the same time. I see this as a potential win-win situation for the XBR2.

DVDFREAKY is an idiot. If you havent been in threads with him posting you would not know that. So I can understand your confusion with the poster calling him a Sony basher. But unfortunatly I have. He leans heavy towards being a Sony basher from my experience and is certainly an idiot.

Cankster

P.S. I think that was the first time I have ever seen anyone defend him. LOL. Mostly it is people blocking his posts.

You're a joke. I am not a Sony basher by any measure. I have posted tons of messages, anticipating the new SXRD with great excitement. I happen to own and love the PS2. I'm still considering getting the XBR2. I don't need a total moron like you to tell me what products I do or do not like.

Did you notice that the XBR OSD banner pulls program info from SD Sat. over S-video?

Not sure how useful it is as you would use the sat grid mostly but it surprised me when it popped up.

BJBBJB

(PS. I don't care whose thread does what, just interested in sharing info on the set).

No I didn't notice that yet. I have to check it out.

I watched the Chronicles of Riddick on HDDVD last night. Wow this is where this TV really shines. I also watched an SD movie, "Red Eye", and while the movie sucked the picture was very clean and ...at least for my wife "good enough".
The colors were pretty good , although I think there is a little red push going on.
Detail and 3d effect were there. I was happy.

Ok a little bad. Since I am a convergence freak, I can see the colors occasionally separate especially when watching football. Nothing major here I am talking maybe seeing the red separate from the yellow when looking at the goal post. Wife didn't notice, but like I said I am a convergence freak, so much sso I just can't own a CRT RP any more. I might have to go into the SM to see what's going on. Is there a convergence pattern in the SM on the SXRD sets ?

I am still thinking the base dimensions of the new 60xbr2 will allow using the stand from the 60XBR1 (SU-GW12) . Check out this pic I found on crutchfield. It clearly shows a gap around the base of the 60 when it is in the stand. Anyone out there with dimensions of the 60XBR2 base. Mine has made it from PA to FL and should be delivered tomorrow or tuesday. I got a clearance SU-GW12 at BB and am still hopeful it will function. Check out the pic.

Can one of you owners tell us where exactly the inputs are on the back of the 70 inch. Thanks in advance.
Belvista

The input location is a little wacky. The components and other inputs are to the left, as you are facing the TV. The HDMI, PC inputs are separate and towards the right deep enough inside so that you have to pull the TV from the wall a couple of feet to get back there.

I am still thinking the base dimensions of the new 60xbr2 will allow using the stand from the 60XBR1 (SU-GW12) . Check out this pic I found on crutchfield. It clearly shows a gap around the base of the 60 when it is in the stand. Anyone out there with dimensions of the 60XBR2 base. Mine has made it from PA to FL and should be delivered tomorrow or tuesday. I got a clearance SU-GW12 at BB and am still hopeful it will function. Check out the pic.

I just measured the XBR2 at the store. It is 4" wider and an inch deeper, the same pedestal as the 70. I plan on using the XBR1 stand for the stand with the 70 with a little modification. See http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&page=33&pp=30 post 975 for more info.

Also is not rather important how you set DRC in relation to the quality of your source. This is surely a learning curve here and some personal preference is important.

He played Crash on a Sony prototype player. I did not forget that.

I agree with you about the learning curve . Adjustments will be source dependant and a matter of personal preference.

However my points have been addressed to some of the new owners -who like all the Magazine reviewers to date -may have not have understood the purpose of the new Mode 2 on the V2.5 DRC. I am hoping this new mode will help in the XBR2 handling of SD sources.

Any theories as to why there is a gap in the cutout when the 60xbr2 is in its stand? This is in a photo I posted previously. I have seen several more replies stating that the base is the same as the 70xbr2 but cant explain the gap in the photo. I am starting to think it is either the location where Jimmy Hoffa is buried or it is the gappy knoll that someone hid behind to shoot kennedy. i guess I am just getting goofy now that I am down to the last 24 hours and want to know the few hundred bucks I spent on last years stand was not a total waste. Give me some theories!!!!

Any theories as to why there is a gap in the cutout when the 60xbr2 is in its stand? This is in a photo I posted previously. I have seen several more replies stating that the base is the same as the 70xbr2 but cant explain the gap in the photo. I am starting to think it is either the location where Jimmy Hoffa is buried or it is the gappy knoll that someone hid behind to shoot kennedy. i guess I am just getting goofy now that I am down to the last 24 hours and want to know the few hundred bucks I spent on last years stand was not a total waste. Give me some theories!!!!

Not sure. It could be an XBR1 in the pic. In any case, the stand grew a few inches this year and if you plan to use the XBR1 stand, which I think will look good, you'll have to modify it. But, it can be done.